Rocket Clemens Blasts MLB's Proposed Golden At-Bat Rule 

Rob Manfreds proposed golden at bat rule has ignited a firestorm of debate, and Roger Clemens just threw gasoline on the flames. Clemens paints a scenario where a pitcher strikes out Ohtani with bases loaded, only to face him again immediately thanks to this new rule. Does this completely undermine the balance between pitching and hitting? Is this hypothetical situation a realistic portrayal of how this rule would play out, or is Clemens exaggerating?

The argument for the golden at bat centers around putting the best players in the most crucial situations. But is this really the solution? Doesnt the current system, which relies on roster depth and strategic lineup construction, already achieve this to some extent? What are the unintended consequences of essentially allowing teams to bat out of order? Could this lead to even more predictable outcomes, or would it inject more excitement into the game?

Lets talk about the third time through the order penalty. Is it really as significant as Clemens suggests? Does the proposed rule negate this entirely, and what impact would that have on pitching strategy and game management?

Manfred has had some wins with his pace of play changes, but is this golden at bat idea a swing and a miss? Share your thoughts, predictions, and experiences. Lets get this discussion going.